Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Joan Murray
11-year-old girl shot in head in McDonald's parking lot thanks doctors, first responders for saving her life
Click here for updates on this story Florida (WFOR) -- Nearly a week after being shot in the head while sitting in her family's car at a Hallandale Beach McDonald's, an 11-year-old girl is close to being released from Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital after a miraculous recovery. On Friday, the girl along with her parents, spoke about the traumatic chain of events as they thanked the police, paramedics and doctors for saving her life. "I feel like I have another chance," she said.
Dozens of Broward County Public Schools staff push back against proposed layoffs of over 300 employees Original
Dozens of counselors, support staff, and service workers packed the Broward school board room and spilled out into the hallway on Tuesday to voice concerns about proposed layoffs. The protests come after the district notified more than 300 employees last week that they could lose their jobs. The district is dealing with an $80 million deficit because of dwindling enrollment and less state funding. The number of students attending Broward public schools is 40,000 fewer than a decade ago.
Miami-Dade urges water conservation as drought worsens, restrictions loom Original
A combination of drought and increased water usage has led to a growing water shortage in Miami-Dade County. Over the weekend, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued a call for South Floridians to voluntarily conserve water as conditions worsen. On Monday, many residents were still unaware of the severity of the situation. CBS Miami spoke with an Aventura resident who had only learned about the shortage after seeing a post on Instagram.
Broward teen who killed Deerfield Beach High football player sentenced to 25 years in prison Original
A South Florida teenager who admitted to killing another teen at a park in Deerfield Beach in 2022 has been sentenced this Monday to decades in prison. Keantae Vaughn, now 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the Dec. 28, 2022, shooting death of 15-year-old Rickey Ferguson Jr. A judge sentenced Vaughn to 25 years in prison, with credit for three years already served in jail. Vaughn's attorney told the court that, with time served, he is expected to be released around age 35.
Florida homeowners could see savings under sweeping property tax proposal Original
Walter and Pat Chang have lived in Pembroke Pines for 20 years and have seen their property taxes increase considerably. "I used to pay $1,400. Now I'm paying $3,700. I almost can't afford it," Walter Chang said. It's why Florida lawmakers next year are taking up property tax relief. The proposal getting the most traction is House Joint Resolution 201. It would eliminate all homestead property taxes. Police and school districts wouldn't be affected.
"I don't have guns ... just God and my hands"
WILTON MANORS, Florida ( WFOR) -- A trained MMA fighter said he relied on his skills - and faith - when a stranger broke into his family's South Florida home last week. It happened last Saturday, Sept. 27, in Wilton Manors, just north of Fort Lauderdale. "I'm prepared. It's not my first time; I don't feel pain," said Henny, the mixed martial artist who subdued the intruder. Henny said his nephew woke him frantically that morning, warning that a man was inside their living room.
‘Protect your family’: Suspect left black and blue after intruding into home of MMA fighter
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (WFOR) – An MMA fighter in Florida put his skills to the test after a man broke into his home. Henny Rojas has been training for three years as a mixed martial artist. “I’m prepared,” he said. “It’s not my first time. I don’t feel pain. Nothing.” Early Saturday morning, an intruder forced his way into Rojas’ family home in Wilton Manors. “I don’t have guns, wasn’t looking for a knife, just God and my hands and that’s all,” Rojas said.
‘Protect your family’: Suspect left black and blue after intruding into home of MMA fighter
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (WFOR) – An MMA fighter in Florida put his skills to the test after a man broke into his home. Henny Rojas has been training for three years as a mixed martial artist. “I’m prepared,” he said. “It’s not my first time. I don’t feel pain. Nothing.” Early Saturday morning, an intruder forced his way into Rojas’ family home in Wilton Manors. “I don’t have guns, wasn’t looking for a knife, just God and my hands and that’s all,” Rojas said.
‘Protect your family’: Suspect left black and blue after intruding into home of MMA fighter
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (WFOR) – An MMA fighter in Florida put his skills to the test after a man broke into his home. Henny Rojas has been training for three years as a mixed martial artist. “I’m prepared,” he said. “It’s not my first time. I don’t feel pain. Nothing.” Early Saturday morning, an intruder forced his way into Rojas’ family home in Wilton Manors. “I don’t have guns, wasn’t looking for a knife, just God and my hands and that’s all,” Rojas said.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Joan
Contact Joan, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack